The focus of the partnership is to advance the safe, appropriate use of medicines through education of the Tennesseans and communication with community pharmacists. NCPIE is a coalition of over 125 diverse organizations whose mission is to stimulate and improve communication of information on appropriate medicine use to consumers and healthcare professionals. NCPIE is the nation's leading authority for informing the general public and healthcare professionals on safe medicine use through better communication. Better medicine communication can lead to better health outcomes and improved quality of life.

The national program of NCPIE, Be MedWise, is an educational program designed to assist consumers in using over-the-counter (OTC) medications wisely. The Tennessee partnership has expanded the content to include prescription drugs also. The focus of Be MedWise Tennessee is to promote:

The safe, appropriate and effective use of medications (including prescription and over-the-counter).

The importance of becoming an active participant in questioning their doctors, nurses and pharmacists about medications.

Seeking the advice of a pharmacist who is the least expensive and most accessible healthcare expert about all medications.